Japanese R&B Popularity Rankings [2026]
We’ve picked out popular Japanese R&B tracks to date.
Among them, we’ve selected those that are especially popular with men.
We introduce the songs in a ranked list based on play counts, so please take a look.
Playlist
| Japanese R&B Popularity Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Take It slowMeteor |  play_arrow | Meteor’s exquisite R&B track resonates with the heart |
| 2 | LOOPSIRUP |  play_arrow | A sentimental autumn song, painting memories |
| 3 | ShakeDOUBLE |  play_arrow | The sense of nighttime liberation in the classic by DOUBLE, the R&B sister duo. |
| 4 | Take It BackReiko |  play_arrow | An '80s sound reminiscent of new jack swing… |
| 5 | Call U Every NiteMICHICO |  play_arrow | A poignant love song by a top artist’s songwriter |
| 6 | LOVE DEEPER (Prod. m.c.A•T)Reiko |  play_arrow | An innovative R&B track by REIKO |
| 7 | Chosen Oneaimi |  play_arrow | An ambitious EP released by aimi in February 2022 |
| 8 | Come Back To MeUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | As a leading R&B artist representing Japan, he… |
| 9 | Golden LiarBRADIO |  play_arrow | Funk revived, sublimated into Japanese rock |
| 10 | Break upMukai Taichi |  play_arrow | Mainly rhythm and blues, org… |
| 11 | STAY TUNESuchmos |  play_arrow | Suchmos’s iconic song that embodies acid jazz |
| 12 | Ain’t Nobody KnowHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino worked on... |
| 13 | Seasoniri |  play_arrow | A Sin… who has worked on many hip-hop songs |
| 14 | luv luv feat. JunofloRIRI |  play_arrow | The most talked-about young R&B singer right now... |
| 15 | Boogie RideKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s exhilarating funk number |
| 16 | WE AREeill |  play_arrow | eill’s “WE ARE” has outstanding musicality and lyrics |
| 17 | FrisbeeBRADIO |  play_arrow | BRADIO’s sophisticated rock number |
| 18 | PremaFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | ‘Prema,’ the masterful English-lyric song depicting Fujii Kaze’s supreme love |
| 19 | Adult Hit ParadeBRADIO |  play_arrow | A notable band formed in 2010 |
| 20 | 7%Hikaru Iwamoto |  play_arrow | An electronic track that depicts the city at night |
| 21 | TAXI feat. tofubeatsNOA |  play_arrow | Singer Noa, who is active based in Sendai… |
| 22 | Balmy LifeKroi |  play_arrow | Music by Kroi that evokes Black music |
| 23 | SSWBD.A.N. |  play_arrow | An engaging club-sound track |
| 24 | BE THE GROOVESIRUP |  play_arrow | An R&B and hip-hop singer from Osaka... |
| 25 | Stay For Me ~I Won’t Forget You~Tina |  play_arrow | Jazz, R&B, hip-hop, soul, and so on... |
| 26 | Groove MeShunské G & The Peas |  play_arrow | A soul band with impressive, authentic sound... |
| 27 | Yellow StopManami |  play_arrow | Ma… discovered by an overseas producer |
| 28 | Rain LoveBRADIO |  play_arrow | A pop song by Diamond Pops |
| 29 | TONight!THE TON-UP MOTORS |  play_arrow | THE TON-UP MOTORS' music with a bluesy feel |
| 30 | E-S-C-A-P-ETameoka Sonomi |  play_arrow | Active since 1998 to the present, for a long time... |
| 31 | Baby Come Close To MeTawada Emi |  play_arrow | A singer with an ennui-tinged sound that leaves a lasting impression, … |
| 32 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | The classic song that weaves memories of a sweet and bittersweet first love is by Uta… |
| 33 | EverythingMISIA |  play_arrow | Revolutionizing Japan’s music scene with overwhelming vocal prowess… |
| 34 | StoryAI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad that captures the precious moments of life... |
| 35 | mysteryHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s new song: the evolution and appeal of R&B |
| 36 | FlyersBRADIO |  play_arrow | Parade Theme Song Recorded Track |
| 37 | HOMEShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu, a significant figure in Japan’s R&B scene… |
| 38 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Lyrics filled with sorrow and Ken Hirai’s clear, transparent… |
| 39 | Workin’ HardFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | This work exudes Fujii Kaze’s distinctive musicality... |
| 40 | as if gently envelopingMISHA |  play_arrow | High-pitched like a whistle at the beginning of the song… |
| 41 | NIGHT RUNNINGShin Sakiura |  play_arrow | Known as a guitarist and music producer… |
| 42 | Too Dear (duet with Tiara)KG |  | A song that portrays a heartrending yet beautiful confession of love is K… |
| 43 | ALL GODS BLESS MERYKEYDADDYDIRTY |  play_arrow | A signature song by RYKEYDADDYDIRTY, with a low difficulty level |
| 44 | miss youRyohei |  play_arrow | Spent my childhood in the United States, immersed in authentic music... |
| 45 | GardenSUGAR SOUL |  play_arrow | Sugar Soul (Sugar Soul)… |
| 46 | When You Were MineNissy(Nishijima Takahiro) |  play_arrow | Nissy releases an R&B dance track in English |
| 47 | I want to see you.iri |  play_arrow | With a husky singing voice and solid, cool tracks... |
| 48 | A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s new song is creating a huge buzz as a TV drama theme song |
| 49 | MILLION PLACESXG |  play_arrow | A moving song that colors XG’s world tour |
| 50 | Secret GardenBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | BE:FIRST's soothing music fills the heart. |
| 51 | PassionUA |  play_arrow | UA's signature song 'Jounetsu' is a captivating track. |
| 52 | ain’t on the map yetNulbarich |  play_arrow | A song about feelings for someone special |
| 53 | 22LUCKY TAPES |  play_arrow | LUCKY TAPES, popular for their sophisticated music |
| 54 | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu/Naomi Campbell |  play_arrow | Japanese singer-songwriter and music prode… |
| 55 | Bad BadAwich |  play_arrow | An artist from Okinawa, Awich... |
| 56 | If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay |  play_arrow | This song, with its wonderful soulful vocals, is from Kanaga... |
| 57 | StalemateRe:nG |  play_arrow | A poignant duet by Hatsune Miku and KAITO |
| 58 | OvernightSIRUP |  play_arrow | SIRUP’s soulful tracks with a floating, airy sound |
| 59 | Spicy MadonnaBRADIO |  play_arrow | Characterized by mellow, danceable tracks |
| 60 | Overnight SuperstarBRADIO |  play_arrow | An easy-to-listen song with a pleasant melody |
| 61 | TomorrowME:I |  play_arrow | A song that gives you courage with hopeful lyrics and a bright melody |
| 62 | 2 (feat. Lee Youngji)Hoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino's collaboration song with a Korean rapper is making waves |
| 63 | A crimson car chaseBRADIO |  play_arrow | Comfortable tracks perfect for a nighttime drive |
| 64 | All conditioned things are impermanent.Kubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s heartwarming cheer song |
| 65 | Losing You (Part I)Yasuha. |  play_arrow | A bittersweet longing for someone I will never meet again |
| 66 | EKO EKOm-flo loves ZICO,eill |  play_arrow | m-flo's near-futuristic international collaboration track |
| 67 | My Little RoseHirai Dai |  play_arrow | When introducing Dai Hirai, people often say “organi… |
| 68 | Easy DanceMitchie M |  play_arrow | An original song by Hatsune Miku with a human touch |
| 69 | Pixelated WorldMiura Daichi |  play_arrow | A proposition to modern society in a track from Daichi Miura’s first album in seven years |
| 70 | SURELYnever young beach |  play_arrow | A song that evokes the blue summer sky and white sandy beach. |
| 71 | No, that’s not it.Suzuki Masayuki |  | Masayuki Suzuki's soulful signature song |
| 72 | CRAZY OUTSIDEMIYACHI & Aoyama Teruma |  play_arrow | A hip-hop song by Thelma Aoyama and MIYACHI |
| 73 | AtamiKroi |  play_arrow | Popular band songs blending Black music |
| 74 | Glimmering Dancin’BRADIO |  play_arrow | My body starts dancing to the funky music and music video. |
| 75 | Kimi-iro BiyoriMIHIRO |  play_arrow | From HIPHOP tracks to slow ballads... |
| 76 | R.T.NKANDYTOWN |  play_arrow | Captivating club-sound hip-hop |
| 77 | Back To The FunkBRADIO |  play_arrow | BRADIO's authentic funk |
| 78 | LA PA PARADISEBRADIO |  play_arrow | BRADIO’s LA PA PARADISE is suited for Saturday nights. |
| 79 | My WayMirei Touyama |  play_arrow | A J-pop song with a Black music influence |
| 80 | The eve of revolutionTempalay |  play_arrow | Black music where the throbbing bass steals the show |
| 81 | Hotel AlienBRADIO |  play_arrow | BRADI, a party tune from an SF movie parody MV |
| 82 | babyGuiano |  play_arrow | A heart-soothing Vocaloid song with an R&B flavor that resonates with the soul |
| 83 | WowHayashi Kazuki |  play_arrow | Kazuya Hayashi's R&B solo debut work |
| 84 | AbracadabraBRADIO |  play_arrow | A dance-rock track with a mature, funky vibe |
| 85 | Take Me HigherBRADIO |  play_arrow | BRADIO's heart-resonating song of wishes |
| 86 | 25eill |  play_arrow | eill showcases her expressive power with the new song “25,” which depicts the feelings of being 25 years old. |
| 87 | Midnight CruiseWONK |  play_arrow | WONK's mature, soul-style song |
| 88 | friendsiri |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter from Kanagawa, ir… |
| 89 | 24/7 YOU…LANA |  play_arrow | LANA “24/7 YOU”: A New Direction in Love Songs |
| 90 | Watashiiri |  play_arrow | iri’s debut single “Watashi” has a disco vibe. |
| 91 | Stop and lookPetorōruzu |  play_arrow | Petros is a captivating three-piece band. |
| 92 | Flash Light BabyBRADIO |  play_arrow | 2015 release English-lyric songs global |
| 93 | Silent MidnightISSEI |  play_arrow | R&B Rising from ISSEI’s Failure |
| 94 | hugiri |  play_arrow | iri's winter piano ballad |
| 95 | Bluemin’ DaysYogee New Waves |  play_arrow | Formation of Yogee New Waves by Kadotate and Yazawa |
| 96 | Baby I love you soShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s new song, a song of love and hope |
| 97 | Mr. Wondertakamatt |  play_arrow | Hatsune Miku’s gentle song “Mr. Wonder” |
| 98 | You Go LadyKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s pep and courage cheering song |
| 99 | -Freedom-BRADIO |  play_arrow | BRADI’s new song “Freedom” has a great vibe. |
| 100 | TokyoAme no Parēdo |  play_arrow | Feelings of moving to Tokyo with the groovy 'Tokyo' |